Financial markets may end August with a bang thanks to key data and high-impact events. Earnings from tech titan Nvidia and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge have the potential to set the tone for the new trading month.

Markets are recovering from the steep losses since last Friday's US jobs shocker. Still, it's hard to shake off concerns that the world's largest economy is headed for, or already in, a recession. Next week's US earnings and economic data may offer more clues on that front and shake the US30 index along the way.

Disney shares ↓ 25% from 2024 high Reports fiscal Q3 earnings on 7th August (before US markets open) Streaming and ex

Shares of ASML have been on a tear this year, surpassing the $1000 and €1000 milestone across both exchanges. Its position as the world’s leading manufacturer of chip-making equipment has allowed it to benefit from the A.I. frenzy with shares up over 40% year-to-date.